COMVEC™

The on- and off-highway industry’s leading technical event is back in 2018 with a new name and a new look. The COMVEC™ Technology Connection is the central forum for the community that develops vehicles and equipment spanning the on-highway, off-highway, agricultural, construction, industrial, military, and mining sectors.

Unlike other industry events, COMVEC provides its attendees with a relevant and timely technical program that drives engagement and sparks innovation. COMVEC’s new event format encourages lively discussion amongst presenters and attendees that leads to optimal networking.

Discover the latest and critical need-to-know information impacting global commercial vehicles through the expanded event program. Participate in interactive panel discussions, experience the dynamic technical displays, and connect with industry leaders. Make plans now to attend!

Featured Speakers

Opening Keynote

Troy A. Clarke

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Navistar Inc.

Troy A. Clarke assumed the role of Navistar CEO on April 15, 2013, after serving as chief operating officer since August 2012. As COO, Clarke was accountable for all Navistar operations in North America and globally. He assumed this role shortly after being named president, Truck and Engine, in July 2012. Clarke joined the company in December 2010 as president of Navistar Asia Pacific, where he was responsible for leading the company’s growth initiatives in the region. He came to Navistar after a distinguished 35-year career at General Motors. At GM, Clarke most recently served as president of GM North America and GM group vice president. Preceding that role, he spent two years as the president of GM Asia Pacific and GM group vice president. Clarke received a bachelor's degree in engineering from the General Motors Institute in 1978 and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan in 1982.

Wednesday Keynote

Ranju Das

General Manager, Amazon Rekognition

Ranju Das is part of the technical leadership team at Amazon Web Services, pulling from more than a decade of expertise in distributed systems, architecture, web-scale analytics, big data, machine learning, and high-performance computing to help customers bring their ideas to life through technology. Since joining Amazon in early 2013, he has played a role in introducing significant new features and products to retail customers such as Amazon Drive and Amazon Prime Photos. Das has led the development of the Amazon Rekognition Service from its inception. Prior to Amazon, Das played a key role in the delivery of Nook Tablet, led the big data and database development for Barnes & Noble, and was founder and CEO of two startups.